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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 245.68 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 245.68 and 147.13 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 245.68 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/245.68 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 245.68 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 36,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146.04/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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